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16. The Spirit of Life (Romans 8:1-11)

Abstract

“The inner sanctuary within the cathedral of Christian faith.”“The tree of life in the midst of the Garden of Eden.”“The highest peak in a range of mountains.”

These are all descriptions that Christian leaders have offered for chapter eight of the book of Romans. The chapter begins with “no condemnation” (8:1) and ends with “no separation” (8:39). In between, we find a message of victory, hope, and life.

The key to unlocking the secrets of chapter eight rests in the frequency of the words it employs. The Holy Spirit, the giver of life, is mentioned 19 times – more than any other New Testament chapter. The same Spirit that gave Paul victory, hope, and life resides in every believer and offers the same power today.

Jeff has been happily married to Jenny for 20 years (1995) and they have two daughters. He has published both popular and academic books. His Hazards of Being a Man has sold over 25,000 copies, currently in its sixth printing, and is available in Korean. He has articles published in JSNT and Bible S... More